Chapter 31

But dreams are sweet and reality is cruel. Vanessa's heart was pounding as she cautiously opened the website, found the lottery result page, and held her breath, scanning each number one by one... The higher the hope, the harder the fall-not even a single number matched. In that instant, she wanted to scream. Sensing something was off, Leander leaned over and glanced at her phone screen. The corner of his lips twitched. "Need money?" He reached into his luxurious briefcase, pulled out a black credit card, grabbed her hand, and slipped the card into her palm. "I was swamped yesterday and totally forgot. This is a supplementary card, no limit. Buy whatever you want. Your husband's more reliable than the lottery." While speaking, Leander gently closed her fingers over the card and gave her smooth hand a comforting rub. "Thanks, babe." Vanessa forced a smile even though her mood had clearly tanked. "That didn't sound too happy. Don't like the idea of a supplementary card?" Leander raised a